SBS Cycling Podcast
Catch punchy updates on the world of professional cycling. Christophe Mallet, Dave McKenzie and guests chew over all the action from the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, la Vuelta and more. From Australia's home of cycling, SBS.
Episodes
SBS Cycling Podcast: Unclipped with Grace Brown - 2026 Road World Championships Predictions Are In
Remco Evenepoel has made individual time trial history at the 2026 Road World Championships, but the suspense is building towards the road races. With Tadej Pogačar out of the men's race and a close contest expected among the women, Grace has locked in her predictions. Find out who she's backing, then come back and hold her to them.
Newsflash: September 18th, the world is coming to Canada
Del Toro storms into rainbow contention as Montréal prepares to crown cycling’s new world champions.
From Vuelta Lessons to World Championship Ambitions
The SBS Cycling Podcast team reflects on an unpredictable Vuelta and assesses Australia’s prospects ahead of the World Championships in Canada.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Last-Minute Safety Decisions Are Ruining GC Racing
Race organisers are ruining general classification racing..and poor course design is to blame. Repeated last-minute neutralisations, point to one thing: the UCI and organisers aren't ensuring closing kilometers are safe, and it's starting to undermine the legitimacy of the racing itself.
Newsflash: September 11th, Küng for a Day but Mas for the Vuelta?
Küng beat the clock, Mas faces the mountains, and Montréal awaits the world’s best.
Brennan’s Got Visma Seeing Quadruple
Brennan piles up the wins, Gigante gets back in the saddle, and gravel keeps making serious noise.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: The End of a Legendary Aussie Era
Tiff Cromwell has become the last of the original 2012 Orica GreenEdge generation to announce her retirement, following Luke Durbridge and Amanda Spratt.
Newsflash: September 4th, is a new Slovenian star born?
Cycling’s big stories this week come from the Vuelta a España, where 20-year-old Slovenian Jakob Omrzel claimed a breakthrough Stage 12 victory while Enric Mas strengthened his grip on the red jersey, leading Primož Roglič by 1:45. Attention now turns to Stage 13, with Wout van Aert chasing his first win of the race on a hilly course that could favour a breakaway. In Britain, Lewis Askey leads the
Week 2, and the Vuelta is WIDE open!
Pogačar’s crash blows La Vuelta wide open as Mas leads, Roglič chases history and cycling’s rising stars seize their moment.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Cycling Doesn't Need This Kind of Drama
After Pogačar's race-ending crash on stage eight of the Vuelta, Unclipped takes a closer look at what his exit really means for this year's race — and asks whether this is the kind of drama cycling should be celebrating.
Newsflash: August 28th, Pog's on target, Tarling Exits and Wright Gets It Right
Pogačar survives an off-road scare to tighten his grip on the Vuelta, Josh Tarling makes an emotional exit, and Australia’s Connor Wright conquers the mountain bike world.
Pogacar or the Andorra masterclass
The Vuelta is only a few days old, but the racing schema is taking place, and the dominance is already well and truly in force.
Newsflash: August 21st, Au revoir Loulou
Julian Alaphilippe retires, Lorena Wiebes dominates Britain, and Tadej Pogačar returns to the Vuelta chasing cycling immortality.
¡Bienvenidos a la Vuelta a España!
The Vuelta a Espana is upon us and the team takes a closer look at the main contenders ...
Demi has the measure of this Tour
And just like that the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 has concluded with a bang.
There are 8 seconds in it now!
We have arrived at the pointy end of this race this year, and the leaders are separated by 8 seconds...
A Polished performance on the Giant of Provence
The stage we have been waiting for since the route reveal in October is finally here .. and it did not disappoint.
The Mauritian Rainbow shines on the Rhone Valley
In another punchy day on the roads of France and we talk to Kate Veronneau from Zwift
Demi demonstrates as Pauline fades
A day of reckoning for many today has the stage and heat hit hard
Against the clock in Dijon where the rainbow shine
Stage 4 in Dijon, and the GC is up for a serious shake up...
An upset in Poligny as the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift arrives in France
As the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift arrives in France, Christophe, Grace and Macka analyse a formidable win in Poligny
Wiebes to lose, but Wiebes two wins
day two of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on the banks of Lake Geneva.
No flat sprint, no problem!
The Tour de France Femmes has started in Switzerland, and what a Sprint!
Lausanne for the start of the Tour de France femmes, and a great chat with Amanda Spratt
On the eve of the start of the 2026 edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Grace, Christophe and Macka preview what's to come, and have a great chat with Amanda Spratt.
Tadej, King of generation enters a whole new level
Paris will always be Paris, and once the tour de France rocks up, the party starts
El Condor swoops again, and we speak to Fabian Cancellara
The 20th stage of the Tour de France was on paper the hardest stage of the 2026 Tour de France, and it has not disappointed!
Alpe de Pog and we celebrate Cadel on his milestone 15 Years ago
Christophe and Macka walked down to the Dutch Corner on Alpe d'Huez, and had a chat with Conor Delves about his play Caddel: Lungs on wheels on the very day 15 years ago Cadel won the Tour de France
The condor swoops and we speak to Phil Liggett
A beautiful day in the Haute Alpes, a land with eagles where a condor shined
An historic moment for Belgium, and a relief for many
A special moment for Belgium, and a long record is broken
Belgium shines again as we enter the final week of the Tour
A race for fast men on the verge of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
Battles and Drama on Seixas' playground
As week two closes, the battles open up on the footsteps of the alsp, 15 km from where Paul Seixas grew up.
Pandemonium in the Vosges as Cadel Evans joins us!
Cadel Evans reviews with us a day full of promises for the slopes of the Vosges mountain ranges, Stage 14 of the Tour de France 2026.
A Swiss win in the the land of Frog's legs
As the Tour de France is turning the screw, Jayco Alula was here to respond.
A sprint turned in chaos in Chalon sur Soane
A stage for the sprinters, animated by everybody else!Stage 12 of the Tour de France 2026 saw a lot of action over undulating terrain, as Christophe Mallet and Dave McKenzie take roadside for the Tour de France.
An episode loaded with reactions and opinons in Nevers
Stage 11 arrived in Nevers, not without its controversy, but plenty to talk about for the team.
Pog tests everyone on Le Lioran
The tour de France is back after the rest day, and Pog decided to test everyone!
The Heat was on in the centre of France before the rest day
One last stage before the riders have a rest day, and it was no easy stage under the heat of central France.
Happy Birthday Caleb Ewan, and Chris Froome pops in the Podcast
For Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2026, Caleb Ewan celebrated his birthday with us, and we had the pleasure of welcoming none other than Chris Froome to the show.
Merlier like an old vintage in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the land of the sprinters, and once again, the peloton went very fast on the banks of the Garonne river.. for a beautiful sprint under the summer heat.
A festival for the 87th time on Tourmalet
The mystical Tourmalet was once again the scene of some amazing tactial cycling today on its 87th climb at the Tour de France
Decathlon is more that just Seixas, and they proved it today...
Decathlon wins at the tour de France in a very chaotic sprint, in the heat of Pau
A win in foix for the ex-world champion, and a new yellow jersey
A very hot stage 4 under the French summer sun, and a breakaway won the day...
A podcast on a chairlift, fit for a king
A new mode of tranport for this podcast as we record off a chairlift, for stage 3 of the Tour de France 2026. Is this an early turning point of this year's tour?
Mexxxiiiiiiiiiiicoooooo!!! and we speak to Simon Clarke
An historical day for Mexico, on the very hot roads of Spain. We also speak to the Director sportif of Caja Rural and our very own Simon Clarke
A first since 1971, and Christophe has his first interview with Paul Seixas
The Tour de France 2026 has started, and for the first time since 1971, a Team Time Trial opened the race. Christophe also has his first interview with Paul Seixas!
Barcelona time! The Tour de France 2026 Preview, and a special chat with Luke "the legend" Durbridge
Welcome to Barcelona as we preview the tour de France 2026
Caleb Ewan is ready for TDF 2026 with SBS!
From Sprint Finishes to Sharp Analysis: Caleb Ewan on Life After Racing
Unclipped with Grace Brown: The Double Standard in Cycling Crashes
When riders crash, the conversation that follows isn't always the same. Grace Brown explores the double standards in how crashes are discussed in professional cycling, and why the same incident can spark very different reactions depending on who is involved.
Luke Tuckwell, from Promise to Podium
Luke Tuckwell’s Breakthrough Moment as the the Young Australian is turning heads in France
Unclipped with Grace Brown: 2026 Tour Form Check
While the favourites for this year's Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes are becoming clear, plenty of questions remain. Grace Brown takes stock of the biggest contenders, emerging challengers and lingering unknowns ahead of cycling's biggest races.
Vollering's Miracle: How the Giro Was Won on the Final Day
Demi Vollering completed a dramatic comeback to win the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women on the final stage, while we also look ahead to the Critérium du Dauphiné as the key Tour de France warm-up race.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: The Riders Beyond the Broadcast
While the cameras follow the battle for victory, another story unfolds behind the race leaders. Grace Brown explores the unseen side of professional cycling, where survival becomes the objective and some of the sport's most memorable moments happen completely out of frame.
Newsflash: June 5th, Giro domination, Pidcock 2036, and Dauphiné begins
Balsamo’s sprint dominance and van der Breggen’s grip on pink set up a decisive Giro mountain finale, Pidcock outlines a long-term retirement plan while targeting Tour and Grand Tour success, and the Dauphiné begins as the key Tour de France form test without Pogačar, spotlighting Seixas, del Toro, and Almeida.
Jonas the Italian Boss, and When 20 Grams Matter
From a strong display on Italian Roads, a 20-gram Giro controversy to major transfers, we unpack the technical, tactical and political stories shaping modern cycling.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: The 20 Gram Controversy
Lorena Wiebes lost her Giro d'Italia Women stage win and the Maglia Rosa because her bike was just 20 grams under the UCI's minimum weight limit. But when reports emerged that two official weigh-ins differed by 50 grams, the debate quickly became about more than just the rules.
Newsflash: 31st May, Vingegaard Nears Giro Glory as Women's Race Opens in Controversy and Cromwell Wins Again
Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Giro d'Italia, the Giro Women opened with a dramatic disqualification for Lorena Wiebes, and Tiffany Cromwell defended her Australian Gravel Championship title.
"Maestro Jonas", but will that be enough? and anyone said cheese?
We unpack the latest Giro d’Italia drama, from surprise breakaways and jersey battles to Aussie contenders, Italian stories and everything that makes the Giro what it is today.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Same-Day Racing Done Right
Does same-day racing create a ceiling or a launch pad for women's cycling? Grace Brown explores why the Santos Tour Down Under’s new format leaves the door open for growth, and why the same decision sparked backlash for Paris-Roubaix.
Newsflash: 22nd May, Down Under changes format, suprise win at the Giro, and Wiebes again...
Historic equality at the Tour Down Under, surprise attacks at the Giro, and sprint dominance in Burgos headline a huge week in cycling.
Ganna Against the Clock and is Vingegaard in trouble?
We break down Ganna’s record time trial, Vingegaard’s setback, and the young legs ready to shake up the Giro before the mountains change everything.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Fresh Talent vs. Seasoned Experience
What happens when fearless young talent collides with hard-earned racing experience?
Newsflash: May 15th, Neve to undergo surgery, and the Giro is about to go up and up and up
Chaos at the Giro, a huge mountain showdown on Blockhaus, and a major injury blow for Aussie star Neve Bradbury.
Blasi Changes Everything in Spain, and the Giro arrives in Italy
A breakthrough Vuelta win, Giro drama, and fresh rivalries brewing as the next chapter of the Grand Tour season takes shape.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: What Makes or Breaks a GC Rider
What does it really take to succeed as a GC rider? Drawing on her own experience both riding GC and supporting teammates chasing it, Grace Brown unpacks the pressure, responsibility and resilience required to survive at the top, and why the strongest legs alone are never enough.
Newsflash: May 8th, Ward's amazing win, the Giro starts NOW, and the Vuelta Feminina is about to heat up
Jack Ward makes history in Belgium as the Giro starts in Bulgaria and Kopecky braces for the mountains in Spain.
Red Jerseys to Pink and Yellow Dreams
From the early chaos at La Vuelta Femenina to Sebastian Berwick calmly taking charge at the Tour of Turkey, and with the Giro d’Italia just around the corner, it has been one of those weeks where cycling gave us joy, heartbreak, and plenty to look forward to.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Defining Moments of the Spring Classics
The 2026 Spring Classics have come to a close, and Grace Brown reflects on the moments that defined the season so far and what they reveal about the road ahead.
Newsflash: May 1st, No surprises Pog, Giro fallouts, and Zwift buys out competitor
Tadej Pogačar is in total control at the Tour de Romandie, the Giro d’Italia has been reshaped before a pedal is turned, and Zwift has tightened its grip on indoor cycling with a major acquisition.
Pogačar Sets the Standard, Seixas Sets the Horizon
Record speeds at Liège, Pogačar’s dominance, and the rise of a French prodigy
Unclipped with Grace Brown: The Belief Before the Win
Before Grace’s 2024 Liège–Bastogne–Liège win, she made a key decision to ask her team to reconsider the plan and trust what she believed was possible. She takes us into the lead-up to the race, the mindset behind that belief, and how she backed herself all the way to the top step of the podium.
Newsflash: 24th April, French smiles in Fleche, La doyenne ahead this weekend, and Romandie awaits
From the Mur de Huy to the Ardennes and on to Switzerland, the peloton rolls from decisive wins to looming showdowns as the road to the racing sharpens across a packed April run.
Amstel, Fleche, and Why Liège Is the Ultimate Test
In this episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe Mallet, Grace Brown and Dave McKenzie unpack the drama of the Ardennes, celebrate breakthrough rides, and look ahead to what these races mean for the season and for Australian cycling.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: The Future of Australian Cycling Without Gerry Ryan
Gerry Ryan is stepping away from Jayco-AlUla after decades of backing Australian cycling. His departure raises a daunting question about what happens when a sport has relied this heavily on one person, and what comes next.
Newsflash: April 17th, From Hainan’s Jungle Roads to Limburg’s Hills
From tropical China to the hills of Limburg, and a late Ardennes withdrawal, it is a busy week across the cycling world.
Roubaix Wins That Meant More Than Victories
From raw speed on the cobbles to big questions about the future of the women’s race, this SBS Cycling Podcast episode unpacks the emotion, tactics, and debate that shaped Paris-Roubaix.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Paris-Roubaix, From the Cobbles to the Commentary Box
How bad are the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix? Grace explores what makes them worse than any rider can imagine.
Newsflash: April 10th, Cobbles, Comebacks and a Rising Star – Roubaix Drama Meets Basque Breakthrough
Cycling’s biggest week delivers emotion, history, and breakout brilliance—from Roubaix’s brutal cobbles to a teenage sensation dominating the Basque mountains.
From Flanders Fever to Roubaix Fears
From the electric crowds of Flanders to the brutal cobbles of Roubaix, this episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast blends race insight, personal stories, and expert analysis as Christophe Mallet, Grace Brown, and Dave McKenzie set the scene for one of the biggest weeks in cycling.
Unclipped with Grace Brown: Are Shared Race Days Holding Women’s Cycling Back?
With all the major classic races now showcasing both the men’s and women’s races on the same day, Grace explores the thinking behind the shift, and why it may be limiting the long-term growth of women’s cycling.
Newsflash: 3rd April - 'En Route" for Flanders ...
From heartbreak in Belgium to the looming chaos of cycling’s biggest cobbled Monuments, the Spring Classics are hitting full throttle — with drama, comebacks, and massive showdowns just days away.
